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The Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 21: Dr Wayne Dyer Quote “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change”In this episode, I explore the Dr Wayne Dyer Quote “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change”First, I talk about Dr. Wayne Dyer and his struggles in his childhood. Then I talk about how he overcame them to become a successful writer.I then go on to explain 3 real-life stories where changing the way you look at a problem will help you come up with numerous amazing solutions. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this...2021-12-1520 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 20: James Clear Quote “Most lucky events in life are opportunities, not outcomes”In this episode, I explore the James Clear Quote “Most lucky events in life are opportunities, not outcomes”First, I talk about James Clear and his achievements in the field of building habits.Then I start off by explaining the hill-climbing problem and why people shy away from opportunities. Then give an example about Mark Zuckerberg and how he took an opportunity even against all the odds.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please do share it with me. My e...2021-12-0920 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 19: Satoshi Nakamoto Quote “The root problem with conventional currencies is all the trust that’s required to make it work”In this episode, I explore the Satoshi Nakamoto Quote “The root problem with conventional currencies is all the trust that’s required to make it work”First, I talk about Satoshi Nakamoto and his greatness and the need for a public currency.Then I start off by explaining how money was started, the use cases, the gold standard, then move on to explain why governments dropped out of the gold standard, the problems it followed, and the reason for inflation. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra t...2021-12-0240 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 18: Vincent Van Gogh Quote "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"In this episode, I explore the Vincent Van Gogh Quote "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"First, I talk about Vincent Van Gogh and his mental condition and move on to explain all his achievements. Then I start off by explaining his quote by giving examples of how Steve Jobs and MS Dhoni emphasize the smaller things or processes in other words. Then I also explain what will happen if we delve too much into the big picture.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not a...2021-11-2517 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 17: Stephen Hawking quote "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge"In this episode, I explore the Stephen Hawking quote "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge"First, I talk about Stephen Hawking and his medical condition and move on to explain all his achievements. Then I start off explaining his quote by giving an example of a math test, then explain the difference between not having knowledge and having an illusion of knowledge. Then to further explain this, I give an example of an Arab saying. Then I have included a quote from Thalapthy Vijay as well.Hope you enjoy this episode. If...2021-11-1913 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 16: Benjamin Franklin Famous Quote "Most people die at 25, we just don't bury them until they are 70"In this episode, I explore the Benjamin Franklin Famous Quote "Most people die at 25, we just don't bury them until they are 70"First, I talk about Benjamin Franklin and explain his childhood and all the public good he has done. Then I talk about the illusion of a perfect life and give a talk from Vijay Sethupathi as an example. Then I move on to the topic of self-destruction and give an example as to how it can be implemented by anyone. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you h...2021-11-1114 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 15: John Muir Quote “The power of imagination makes us infinite”In this episode, I explore the John Muir Quote “The power of imagination makes us infinite”. First, I talk about John Muir and explain his greatness in his work on saving wildlife and national forests. Then move on to explain the power of imagination and explain the concept of zero to one. Then I explain the first restaurant ever created. Then move on to explain the drawbacks of over imagination and lack of action taken on your dreams and thoughts.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if...2021-11-0412 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 14: Joan Didion Quote "We tell ourselves stories in order to live"In this episode, I explore the Joan Didion Quote "We tell ourselves stories in order to live". First, I talk about Joan Didion and explain her greatness in learning and understanding life and work. Then move on to explain the power of stories and explain the differences in beliefs in the past and now. Then I explain the kind of stories we tell ourselves and what should be the actual stories we should tell ourselves. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this e...2021-10-2813 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 13: Richard Feynman Famous Quote “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool"In this episode, I explore the Richard Feynman Famous Quote “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool". First, I talk about Richard Feynman and explain his greatness in learning and understanding life. Then move on to explain the illusion of happiness that people always believe in. Then I give an example of a scene from the movie 'Soul' to further explain my point. Then I conclude by leaving with you a trick to happiness. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or...2021-10-2011 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 12: The Only Living Boy in New York Quote “The farthest distance in the world, is between how it is and how you thought it was gonna be”In this episode, I explore the famous The Only Living Boy in New York Quote “The farthest distance in the world, is between how it is and how you thought it was gonna be”. First, I talk about the scriptwriter for this movie, Allan Loeb, and explain his addiction to gambling. Then move on to explain the illusion of happiness that people always believe in. Then I give an example of a scene from the movie 'Soul' to further explain my point. Then I conclude by leaving with you a trick to happiness.Hope you enjoy this episode.If you do n...2021-10-1409 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 11: Fight Club Quote “You are not your job”In this episode, I explore the famous Fight club quote “You are not your job.” First, I talk about the writer of the book 'Fight Club', Chuck Palahniuk. Then move on to explain what do labels actually mean and why it is bad ofr humans. Then I dive into the secret behind finding long lasting happiness. Then I wrap it up with some motivation to help you ride the rest of this week. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode, then please...2021-10-0709 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 10: Thani Oruvan Dialogue “Choose an idea in your life. Make that idea your life”In this episode, I explore the famous Thani Oruvan Dialogue “Choose an idea in your life. Make that idea your life”First, I talk about the dialogue writer for the movie 'Thani Oruvan', Mohan Raja. Then move on to explain what the quote actually means. Then I dive into an example as to how you can make a living off of any niche if you put your mind to it. Then I wrap it up with some motivation to help you ride the rest of this week. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have...2021-09-2910 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 9: Master Movie Dialogue “We are hearing. But not listening”In this episode, I explore the famous Master movie dialogue “We are hearing. But not listening”First, I talk about the dialogue writers for the movie 'Master', Lokesh Kanagaraj, Rathna Kumar, and Ron Parthiban. Then move on to explain the difference between hearing and listening. After that, I give an amazing dialogue from Fight Club as a great reference to the power of listening. Then close the episode by giving out 4 ideas for you to become a better listener.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to a...2021-09-2314 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 8: Naval Ravikant Quote “Work like a lion. Not a cow”In this episode, I explore the famous Naval Raviaknt Quote “Work like a lion. Not a cow” First, I talk about Naval Raviaknt and his life, then move on to the explain work in the past. Compare work in the industrial age to the present day. Give an insight into what my best work timings are. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below. Let's...2021-09-1615 min
The Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 7: Gotthold Lessing quote “For me the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity”In this episode, I explore the famous Gotthold Lessing quote “For me, the greatest beauty always lies in the greatest clarity”First, I talk about Gotthold Lessing and his life, then move on to the definition of clarity with an example from the race track. Later, I explain Gotthold Lessing's quote and give a method with an example that would help you in achieving clarity in simple problems in your life.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do shar...2021-09-0813 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 6: Seneca quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”In this episode, I explore the famous Seneca quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” First, I talk about Seneca and his life, then move on to the definition of luck and contrast it with the definition of risk to understand it better. Later, I explain Seneca's quote and give an example for the same.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then please do share it with me via email and social media links I have given below.Let's...2021-09-0114 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 5: Soorarai Pottru quote “How far can something be? It gets closer as you move towards it”In this episode, I explore the famous Soorarai Pottru Quote/lyric - “How far can something be? It gets closer as you move towards it” First, I talk a little about Arunraja Kamaraj who is the lyricist of the song 'Aagasam' where this lyric is present. Then I move on to describe two kinds of people looking to do something new - people who get scared before starting to do something new and people who get scared to publish their work due to negative criticisms. I also give an example of the famous scene from Fight Club.Hope you enjoy this...2021-08-2514 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 4: David Feherty Quote "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success"In this episode, I explore the famous David Feherty Quote - "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success"First, I talk a little about David Feherty, then move on to describe failure and how to make sense of it. Then I talk about the brilliant Kobe Bryant quote and with its help explain how the mind processes failure and finish with my understanding of how to deal with failure.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode...2021-08-1916 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 3: Epictetus Quote "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants"In this episode, I explore the famous Epictetus Quote - "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants"First, I talk a little about Epictetus, then move on to the definition of wealth and the process of staying wealthy. Later, I talk about the mindset you need to stay wealthy and the downward spiral of satisfying your every want. I finish with a story about my friend's outrageous wants.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do not agree with what I have mentioned or if you have anything extra to add to this episode then...2021-08-1212 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 2: Jim Rohn Quote "Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time"In this episode, I explore the famous Jim Rohn Quote - "Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time"First, I talk a little about Jim Rohn, then move on to the concept of a Time billionaire and try to explain it with the help of a small mind game. I also give you my take on the debate surrounding Time vs Money. I also explain the power that Time possesses and give you few examples as to how time spent on something enhances your chances of success in that. Hope y...2021-08-0519 minThe Merkol Podcast - Tamil PodcastEP 1: Warren Buffett Quote “I will tell you how to become rich. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful”In this episode, I explore the famous Warren Buffett Quote on investing - "I will tell you how to become rich. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful”First, I talk a little about Warren Buffett, then move on to how people generally buy stocks and what the actual method I think is better in the long term. I also explain how people would have benefitted from holding Amazon stock during the 1995 dotcom bubble and end the episode with my personal experience in following this Warren Buffett Quote.Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do...2021-07-2916 min